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DIY Wood Slice Ornaments

Tutorial

I have been making wood slice ornaments for a few years. They are solid, but something easy for kids to make and are nice decorations for the Christmas cookies we give out. This DIY wood slice ornament tutorial is super easy and also inexpensive if you have access to the logs and a saw. I have included links to the products I used and may earn a small commission if you make purchase at no additional expense to you.

Two winters ago damaged my birch trees and they were laying on my roof. Unfortunately, I had to cut them down, but bright side, I have birch logs to make these rounds from with my chop saw. I slice up 2″-3″ logs about 3/8″ thick. Don’t havea woodshop yet? Check out my article for 6 essential tools for your woodshop.

I used white and black chalk paint along with acrylic craft paint to make a first round of paint.

Next was time to put on the details. I would mark lightly in pencil my design or lettering. I’m not great at lettering, so I printed some samples from my computer, and used that to help free hand the outline of the letters on the wood slice. Then I used acrylic paint pens carefully over my design.

Aren’t they so cute?! All that is left is to drill holes in the top and tie them up. I centered the hole over the design and made sure there was enough space from the edge that they didn’t split.

I used a natural jute twine and threaded them this way so that they hang facing out when on the tree.

These DIY wood slice ornaments are a quick project and make really unique gifts and will also look great on your own Christmas Tree.

Refinished Coffee Table

Before:

Before

After:

After I refinished an old coffee table.

Steps:

Sand table top (Use stripper if necessary) starting with 100 grit, then 150 grip, and finishing up to 220 grit.   Lightly sand legs. Tape off seam between top and underside.

Sanded the top down to bare wood.

Paint legs with chalk paint 1 or 2 coats depending on your preference. Using multiple thin coats creates the strongest finish. Allow to dry. Apply wax to chalk paint if desired

Stained top and chalk painted legs

Re-tape seam between top and legs. Stain table top by spreading a thin coat of stain evenly across the top with a clean dry rag.  Follow the manufacturer’s instructions but usually entail wiping away any excess within a minute and allowing to dry for several hours. Apply 2nd coat if desired according to manufacturer instructions.

Apply polyurethane to table top using a foam or natural bristle applicator.  As always follow manufacturer’s instructions. Usually 2-3 coats allowing an hour dry time in between coats along with a light sanding. Remove the tape carefully while wet after the final coat.

Enjoy!